About Michael
Michael Meaney helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in confidence, stuck in their career, facing big life changes, grieving, or wanting coaching around relationships and goals. He speaks plainly and aims to make early steps feel doable for someone who is worried and unsure. Michael is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
He brings five years of professional experience as a psychotherapist. Before that, he spent over 20 years working one to one and with groups as a facilitator and coach.
How Michael works
That background shapes a practical, conversational approach rather than a distant clinical tone. Sessions focus on identifying what is getting in the way and building small, achievable changes. He treats each person as the expert in their own life and works alongside them to find strengths to draw on.
Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping people make sense of difficult feelings and decide on next steps. Michael uses coaching skills alongside therapeutic work to support motivation, confidence and career decisions. He also helps people manage grief and adjust to major life changes through paced, supportive conversations.
The emphasis is on practical tools and steady progress. People who start work with him can expect clear, respectful dialogue and a focus on what they want to change. He encourages small goals and regular check-ins so progress is visible and manageable.
What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- Relationship issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Practical approaches you can use online
Michael works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is solution-focused work which helps people set clear, short-term goals and try small experiments to see what improves their day-to-day functioning. This method is useful for stress, career decisions and building confidence.Another approach blends coaching with psychotherapy to boost motivation and tackle obstacles. That style uses structured conversations to map options, break tasks into manageable steps and track progress over time. It is often helpful for people who feel stuck or want clearer direction after a life change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, listen to what matters to the person, and decide collaboratively which techniques to try first. Plans are adjusted as needed based on how well they meet the person's goals.
Online sessions can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversational experience, phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth, and text or live chat suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and travel.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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